Tobe
Tobe is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is good.
Origin and history
Tobe originated primarily as a short form of Tobias or Tobiah, though it has also been used as an independent given name. Etymologically rooted in Hebrew, it conveys the meaning 'God is good.' In the United States, it has remained a rare given name for boys throughout history.
Popularity in the United States
949 babies in the United States have been named Tobe since 1880. It ranks #3730 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1911.
States where it is most popular
- GA (50 %)
- AL (27.3 %)
- TX (22.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 121 |
| 1890-1900 | 91 |
| 1900-1910 | 58 |
| 1910-1920 | 136 |
| 1920-1930 | 108 |
| 1930-1940 | 55 |
| 1940-1950 | 66 |
| 1950-1960 | 42 |
| 1960-1970 | 55 |
| 1970-1980 | 91 |
| 1980-1990 | 25 |
| 1990-2000 | 15 |
| 2000-2010 | 50 |
| 2010-2019 | 20 |
| 2020-2029 | 16 |
Famous people named Tobe
- Tobe Hooper: Director, Screenwriter
Fun facts
- Tobe historically emerged as an alternate spelling for Toby or a direct short form of Tobias.
- Fewer than 1,000 boys have been officially registered with the exact name Tobe in the U.S. since 1880.